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Lounge opening coincides with relocation of gates and ticketing SEATTLE, May 23, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines has opened its new United Club lounge in Concourse A at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, the second club to feature the airline's new design concept. The opening coincides with the consolidation of United's terminal facilities to Concourse A, offering customers improved accessibility to gates and a wider variety of concessions. The 6,096-square-foot United Club...

New York Area's largest airline highlights more than $150 million in further investments in state-of-the-art facility NEWARK, N.J. and NEW YORK, May 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today will celebrate the 25(th) anniversary of the airline's Terminal C hub facility at Newark Liberty International Airport, one of the world's most modern airport terminals and the cornerstone of the original and largest New York/New Jersey airline hub. To view the multimedia assets...

United's Dreamliner returns with Houston to Chicago flight CHICAGO, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today welcomed back its Boeing 787 with the re-launch of commercial service from the airline's hub in Houston. United's Flight 1 departure from Houston Intercontinental at 11 a.m. to Chicago O'Hare marked the return of regular service using the world's most advanced and efficient aircraft on domestic and international routes. "The 787 offers an unmatched travel...

Domestic flights begin this month and international flights in June HOUSTON, May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines is preparing to reintroduce Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights, bringing back the world's most advanced and efficient aircraft on domestic and international routes. "Our customers responded extremely well when we introduced the 787, and we know they'll welcome it back," said Pete McDonald, United's chief operations officer. "Boeing and the FAA were diligent in their...

CHICAGO, May 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines announced today that it will begin daily flights from its hub at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport to the Luis Munoz Marin International Airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on Nov. 5, 2013. The flight will depart Chicago at 8:20 a.m., arriving in San Juan at 2:57 p.m. The return flight will depart San Juan at 3:55 p.m. and arrive in Chicago at 7:13 p.m. The route will be operated with Boeing 737-900 aircraft with seating...

Airline offers the world's largest fleet of aircraft with live television CHICAGO, May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines has equipped its 200(th )aircraft with live television, offering customers more than 100 channels of live programming while in-flight. United operates more live television-equipped aircraft than any other airline in the world. United currently offers live television on most Boeing 737 aircraft and on many of its Boeing 757-300 aircraft. In addition to live...

JFK Becomes American's Third Airport to Offer Flagship Check-In FORT WORTH, Texas, May 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Just in time for the busy summer travel season, American Airlines premium customers at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) will enjoy an expedited and personalized check-in experience as American opens its third Flagship(®) Check-In. Similar to Flagship Check-In at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Miami International Airport (MIA), this exclusive...

SAN FRANCISCO, April 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today launched daily nonstop service from San Francisco to Paris, connecting Bay Area travelers to the City of Light and strengthening the airline's largest West Coast hub. "We are excited to offer customers new service between two of the world's most culturally and economically diverse cities," said John Slater, United's vice president of sales - Americas. "Our customers tell us that they value convenient, nonstop...

Customers urged to check flight status before leaving for the airport SEATTLE, April 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to sequestration budget cuts, Alaska Airlines is recommending that customers check the status of their flight before leaving for the airport and allow additional time to check in when traveling to or from Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles, Newark, San Diego and San Francisco. The Federal Aviation Administration plans to furlough air traffic controllers...

MEXICO CITY, April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Grupo Aeromexico S.A.B de C.V. ("Aeromexico") (BMV: AEROMEX), the largest intercontinental airline in Mexico, reports operating statistics for March, 2013. Demand in March, measured in Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPKs), increased 0.8% year-on-year. However, it is important to note that the Holy Week holiday period inevitably has a negative impact on business travel-related demand, which is our target demographic, and therefore...